Owl species with irresistible faces

Long eared owl Found in North America, Europe, and Asia, the long-eared owl often resides in the deserted nests of similarly sized birds, such as hawks, ravens, or magpies.

Barn owl The most widespread owl species, the barn owl hunts at night over open land. 

Speckled owl A resident of southern Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, the spectacled owl prefers living in dense, old-growth rainforests.

Oriental Bay Owl The Oriental bay owl is a nocturnal owl that can be found throughout Southeast Asia.

Eastern Screech Owl Mostly active at night, Eastern screech-owls prey on birds and small mammals as well as insects, frogs, lizards, and tadpoles

Snowy Owl A true owl, the snowy owl is one of the largest owl species and is the heaviest owl species in North America.

Eurasian Eagle Owl One of the largest owl species, the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) has a wingspan of five to six and a half feet.

Tawny Owl The tawny owl is a true owl with a range that includes the Palearctic Region south to the Iberian Peninsula and east to China.

Great Gray Owl At 24 to 33 inches in height, the great gray owl is one of the tallest owls though its fluffy feathers give it the appearance of an even larger bird

Great Horned Owl One of the most widespread and adaptable owls in the Americas, the great horned owl is able to thrive at elevations from sea level to over 10,000 feet.